Horowitz Andreessen Academy plans tuition-free first class for fall 2027

Horowitz Andreessen Academy, a new school for young builders, has raised $42 million, and Marc and Eric are joining its board. Its first in-person class in San Francisco is planned for 50 students; the first year will be free, while later years will not be. The first program is planned to last one year, with a two-year program to follow. Applications are open, and the first class is planned for fall 2027.

The school says it aims to let students explore different career paths rather than prescribe founding a company. Its leaders say success can also mean joining a company or pursuing other paths, and that a financial model can help the school serve students better.